The definition of disobedience is simply going against what God has commanded in His word or not obeying what God tells us to do.
Biblical obedience to God means to hear, trust, submit and surrender to God and His word. Obedience is an act of worship.
God rewards obedience – Luke 11:28 (NLT) “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”
James 1:22–25 (NLT) But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.
Obedience to God proves our love – 1 John 2:3–6 (NLT) And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments. If someone claims, “I know God,” but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth. But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.
Obedience is better than sacrifice – 1 Samuel 15:22–23 (NLT) But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams. Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols. So because you have rejected the command of the LORD, he has rejected you as king.”
Obedience to God demonstrates faith – 1 John 2:3–6 (NLT) And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments. If someone claims, “I know God,” but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth. But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.
Obedience to God brings blessings – Luke 11:28 (ESV) But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”
Obedience is act of surrender, it is when we as Christians say: ‘Not my will Lord, but Your will,’ and then align our actions with His will. Obedience demonstrates our faith and trust in God. Obedience is the key to our success. Obedience is the sure and promised way for unlocking blessings for our lives. For us to be able to fully obey, we must read His word every day and ask God to empower us with His Holy Spirit so that our lives honour Him.
“Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.” ― Charles Stanley